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Why in News ? The Supreme Court and the Union government disagreed over judicial deliberation of direct uncontested elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the SC termed it an “interesting” issue linked to NOTA votes, the Centre called it an academic exercise not warranting court interference in the context of legislative amendments. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSTAGGERED POLLS NOT AN IMMUTABLE FEATURE: FORMER CJI CHANDRACHUD Constitutional Debate on Simultaneous Elections Former CJI’s view: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud submitted a written opinion to the Parliamentary Joint Committee of the Lok Sabha reviewing the Simultaneous Elections Bill, which is currently under legal scrutiny. Constitutional perspective: He stated that free and fair elections are a …
Read MoreEC to Launch ECINET App for Electoral Services Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 existing election-related apps. This initiative aims to streamline services for voters, officials, political parties, and civil society stakeholders. Key Features and Purpose of ECINET: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The government introduced the controversial “One Nation, One Election” Bills in the Lok Sabha amidst strong objections from the Opposition. A division vote saw 263 members in favor and 198 opposing the introduction of the Bills, raising questions about the required majority. Opposition’s Claims Opposition MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, argued that …
Read MoreIntroduction The Election Commission in India is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution to ensure free and fair elections. Its powers, as outlined in Article 324 of the Constitution, include the superintendence, direction, and control of elections for parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president, and the office of the vice-president. …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Focus: THE RELEASE OF the factsheet of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) has sparked a flurry of activ-ity Source: Hindu According to World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being, and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Focus: The CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which gave the central government a majority vote in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners. Source: couseguide The ECI, an independent constitutional authority, ensures …
Read MoreEvent: Essay Competition Date: 25th May 2024 Host: Universal Group of Institutions Type: Inter College Topic: “One Nation One Election” Background: The concept originated in India in early 1983, aiming to hold Lok Sabha and State elections simultaneously. Current Relevance: After many decades, the idea has resurfaced, sparking debates on federal structure and implementation challenges. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Over four lakh undertrials barred from voting; legal experts advocate for their voting rights amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections. About Blanket Ban on Undertrials: Over four lakh undertrials in various prisons nationwide are unable to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections due to a sweeping ban. Section 62(5) of The …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Why in the news ? Inadequacies in India’s Model Code of Conduct prompt calls for reform to address contemporary electoral challenges and ensure fairness. source:courseguide Introduction: Nehru’s “The Discovery of India” discusses the challenges of democracy and elections. The Model …
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